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Table 1 Outline of exercises and treatments, 1964-2005

From: Reversal of childhood idiopathic scoliosis in an adult, without surgery: a case report and literature review

Year

Exercises and Treatments

1964-1974:

Prescribed calisthenics, stretching, walking (≥ 30 minutes daily)

1974-1991:

Calisthenics, stretching, plus aerobics (biking, jogging) (60 min daily)

1991:

Deep tissue massage therapy (monthly 60-minute sessions, June-December)

1992-2001:

Daily home mobilization exercises (no strengthening or aerobic exercise)

 

Outpatient psychological therapy (1992, 1993)

 

Deep tissue massage therapy (fourteen 60-minute sessions)

 

CMM (four sessions in 1994-1995; seven sessions in 1999-2000)

2001-2005:

Daily mobilization, strengthening, and aerobic exercise (40-50 min daily)

 

Incentive spirometry (5 reps daily)